Position Title: Carpenter/Installer

Reports to: Construction Manager

Travel: Domestic travel is required as projects are assigned

Summary/Objective:

A Carpenter/Installer is a professional who is responsible for assisting skilled workers in all aspects of implementing the project scope of work for installing refrigeration cooler panels for freezers, coolers, steel, and construction work. These professionals help the workers in construction and maintenance work and will work on industrial or supermarket climate-control systems, refrigerated case equipment and refrigerated storage units. These candidates do not plan construction or repair work but work under the supervision of other workers and follow their directions. These candidates should be very skillful and must have detailed knowledge about their work area. All employees are responsible for representing Cool Runnings North America (CRNA), the customers, employees, and contracted laborers in a professional manner. Carpenter/Installer job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Assists workers during construction, maintenance and repair work, including but not limited to assisting on receiving refrigeration equipment onsite, be able to read prints and understand legends to accurately install the cooler box equipment.

2. Follows manufacturer and customer specifications ensuring the system is installed as designed.

3. Helps in other areas including refrigeration and electrical trades as needed.

4. Follow all safety and precautionary measures while handling carpentry tools and use them appropriately wherever they are required.

5. Effectively works as per direction to meet stipulated deadlines of projects.

6. Interacts with fellow workers to thoroughly understand the requirements, to complete the work as per project needs while learning and getting familiar with industry regulations.

7. Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in construction projects.

8. Essential skills include dexterity, stamina, attention to details, good numeric skills, communication and teamwork.

9. Maintains a clean job site, picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards, remove debris from construction site.

10. Performs materials handling and storage.

11. Loads and unloads trucks and hauls and hoists materials.

12. Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the supervisor/foreman.

13. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve quality results.

Competencies:

>Collaborative / Team Oriented

>Personal effectiveness/credibility

>Motivated and Results Driven

>Thoroughness / Detail Oriented

>Ethical Conduct / Integrity

>Strong Mental Aptitude

>Great organizational skills

>Dependable

>Highly motivated, driven, adaptable, and responsible

>Able to handle the physical demands of this position

>Confidentiality

>Knowledge of construction industry concepts, practices, and procedures

Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent

2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

3. Knowledge of construction industry concepts, practices, and procedures

4. Familiar with construction sites, use of small tools, safety protocols and equipment

5. Perform work according to OSHA safety standards

6. Ability to work positively under supervision, prioritize workflow while manage time

7. Forklift certified (preferred)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screen.

Complete OSHA safety courses

Working Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.

Employee must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance. It is essential for the employee to be able to concentrate on tasks with the ability to understand and communicate information. This position is very active and requires standing for long periods of time, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position also requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina, strength and endurance.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Dental / Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance

Accrued paid time off (PTO) days

Accrued Paid Sick Time

Paid Company Holidays

Working in a thriving company with great team members

Worldwide reach serving businesses around the globe

Part-Time, Temporary, or Seasonal Employees not eligible for company medical, holidays on job, PTO accrual, or retirement benefits

EEO Statement

Cool Runnings North America (“Employer”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employer does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, or any other protected status.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

There is no relocation package available for this position.

Signatures

Employee signature constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position. If signing electronically, your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this document.

Who We Are:

Cool Runnings International, Inc. (CRI) is a world class leader in international refrigeration installation and cold storage solutions. Headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia, CRI is proud to provide our clients with outstanding construction and installation services. As a premier provider of climate controls, facility control systems, and HVAC system controls, CRI installs Point-of-Sale(POS) refrigeration cases, meat and produce preparation rooms and various other overstock storage areas. Motivated by internal standards of excellence and integrity, CRI exceeds expectations by completing each project on time and within budget in a team-oriented culture.